Episode 46: Beyond ESG: Is resilience replacing sustainability?

Welcome back to Sustainability Uncovered - the monthly show for anyone working in or passionate about environmental sustainability. This is another special episode of the podcast, hosted in partnership with ACT Group and recorded live at the annual edie Leaders Summer Lunch. In the wake of another energy crisis, resilience has fast become a key focus for governments and businesses alike. To understand what resilience means and looks like in 2026, edie held a briefing session at the event with four sustainability leaders: • John Davis, managing director of the Asia Pacific region at ACT Group • Joanne Swift, group head of sustainability at P&M Group • Matt Manning, head of sustainability at BT • Anna Edwards, the director of sustainability at Bunzl Cleaning & Care Tune into the episode to catch some of the session, as well as a follow-up conversation with the panellists, where they discuss how 'resilience' is emerging as the new language of corporate sustainability. Your host for this episode is edie's acting content editor Matilda Cox. Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: [email protected]